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Maybe this time would be different? It felt different

‘Ruby, it’s a very good idea,’ he said softly

‘No, honestly I’o home’

He was scrutinising every inch of her face, staring into her eyes as if he was seeing right inside her head

‘You’re not tired You’re nervous You’re worried that people are judging you’

He nodded, then looked over her shoulder, frowning ‘Wait here Don’t move’

Hecrowd She felt as if night had fallen and she was left alone in a ht

‘Right That’s the bank corahted and he told oing for supper and I’ no for an answer’

The i the last of her resistance

‘OK,’ she said ‘Supper would be lovely’

He took her hand and she didn’t pull away InPeople approached with open soodbye and he s past them, patted them on the back and moved on

The exhilarating rush of as to come overpowered her every other sensation

SecurityMatteo nodded as they walked past theeway and out onto the street At the car he stopped, turned, gave her thesmile

‘Ready?’ he said

‘As I’ve ever been,’ she whispered

The car door was opened She slid inside

CHAPTER FIVE